Shyamol Boran Das appointed as new CEO of ‘upay’

Shyamol Boran Das has officially joined as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 'upay', one of the country’s most popular Mobile Financial Services (MFS).

According to a statement, he brings with him an extensive track record, boasting over 25 years of experience in digital banking and the broader financial sector.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Das has played a pivotal role in making modern financial services easily accessible to the masses. He has demonstrated exceptional proficiency and success across various domains, notably in MFS, digital banking, retail and SME solutions, agent banking, and card services.

Prior to joining 'upay', he held key leadership positions at several prominent financial institutions across the country. His distinguished roles include serving as the Additional Managing Director of Nagad, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Information Officer of Meghna Bank, Chief Digital Officer of BRAC Bank, and CEO of BRAC IT Services Limited. He has a proven history of successfully developing innovative digital platforms and building highly dynamic, efficient teams.

Academically, Mr. Das holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University, India, and a Master's degree from Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. Furthermore, he has enriched his expertise by acquiring professional degrees and certifications from globally renowned institutions, including Harvard, Oxford, MIT, Cornell, and the London School of Economics.

The Board of Directors of UCB Fintech Company Limited ('upay') has warmly welcomed him to the organization. The Board expressed strong optimism that under the adept leadership of Shyamol Boran Das, 'upay' will scale new heights and continue to deliver even more advanced and cutting-edge services to its customers in the days ahead.